Fireball

A bolide is an XL shooting star in Earth's supernova version! Technically, it's a large meteoroid that enters the atmosphere at high speed (often more than 20 km per second) and ignites under the effect of air friction. The result: an intense luminous trail, sometimes brighter than the Moon!

Some fireballs even explode in mid-air, releasing energy comparable to that of a small bomb. These impressive phenomena last only a few seconds, but they transform the sky into a veritable cosmic spectacle. Scientists love observing them because they help us better understand the composition of asteroids and comets, remnants of the birth of the solar system.

Sticking a fireball means taking with you a pinch of shooting stars and all the magic of visitors from space! The fireball sticker is now available on our website!

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